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MFM 135Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,664 mi
Last recorded65,664 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFM 135Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,664 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,523 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 65,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 63,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 63,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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MFM 135Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFM 135Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MFM 135Y registered?

MFM 135Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 January 1983.

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